L to R: Dermot Whelan (1919-1984), Patsy Kavanagh (1920-1986) and George Ross (1916-1994). Mummers' plays are performed predominantly in the east and north of the country around Christmas time. The folk drama involves the death and resuscitation of the hero and is usually followed by music and dancing.

L to R: Dermot Whelan (1919-1984), Patsy Kavanagh (1920-1986) and George Ross (1916-1994). Mummers' plays are performed predominantly in the east and north of the country around Christmas time. The folk drama involves the death and resuscitation of the hero and is usually followed by music and dancing.